Abstract: An assembly includes a socket member, a post element, a stud member, and a decorative element. The socket member is secured to a fashion article, such as clothing, accessories (e.g., belts, hats, purse, shoes, etc.) or undergarments using the post element. The decorative element is secured to a front side of the stud member to produce an adornment and may include, but is not limited to, rhinestones, acrylic stones, precious and semi-precious stones, beads, button heads, and crystals. An opposite side of the stud member is structured and configured for releasable, snap fit engagement within the socket member, wherein various individual ones of the assembled adornments may be attached, removed and interchanged on the fashion article in accordance with a desired color scheme, arrangement, and overall appearance.

Abstract: A fertilizer composition is provided in the form of a water soluble tablet structured to disintegrate and release into a stream of water at a predetermined rate, the composition including: N-P-K components of a desired ratio including 10.0 to 40.0% by weight of a nitrogen containing component, 0.0 to 40.0% by weight of a potassium containing component and 0.0 to 40.0% by weight of a phosphorus containing component; a binder in an amount of between 6.0% to 15.0% by weight; an s-triazine type herbicide in an amount of between 0.05% to 2.0% by weight; and inert components, wherein the amount of components in the composition totals 100%.

Abstract: A composition for application to fingernails and toe nails includes a binder and a pigment, the binder including volatile and non-volatile components and the pigment being present in the composition in an amount of between 30% to 83% of the total volume of the non-volatile portion of the composition, creating a physical action upon drying of a layer of the composition applied to the nails, wherein a lack of cohesive strength between the pigment and binder results in formation of random cracks in the applied layer.

Abstract: A composition for use in treating viral infections includes: 25%-75% Thymol (crystals of Bishop's Weed) by weight; 20%-40% fruit of Chebulic myroblan by weight; and 5%-35% leaves of Holy Basil by weight.

Abstract: A streamlined towable diving board is provided for use on top of or beneath the surface of water. The board is equipped with ergonomically contoured handles featuring pistol grips and an approximate five degree radius of curvature equipped with a soft, pliable covering. The board is designed to be floatable and to automatically return to the surface upon being released by the user underwater.

Abstract: A fluid catch bag sized and configured for placement below an engine, and particularly an inboard engine on a boat, includes a floor, side walls and end walls formed of a flexible, liquid impervious material and surrounding an interior fluid collection chamber. The upper peripheral edge zones of the side walls and end walls are provided with eyelets for attaching the catch bag in operative position below the engine so that the walls extend generally vertically and upwardly from the floor in surrounding relation to the engine. A collapsible bladder interconnects in fluid flow communication with a lower portion of the collection chamber for containing the engine fluids which drip into the catch bag. A shut-off valve allows for disconnection of the bladder in order to dispose of the fluid contents contained therein, while preventing fluids within the chamber of the catch bag from spilling when the bladder is disconnected.

Abstract: A Christmas tree stand apparatus includes a receptacle sized and configured for supporting receipt of a lower end of a tree trunk therein and a base for supporting the receptacle and Christmas tree in an upright position. Sight gauges are viewable about the entire outer periphery of the tree stand to facilitate visual indication of an amount of water within a reservoir of the receptacle. The apparatus further includes a container for holding a charge of water and a flexible hose extending from the container with a distal end that releasably connects to fill ports on the receptacle to fill water from the container into the reservoir. Connection of the hose distal end to a drain port on the base and subsequent actuation of a release valve facilitates drainage and emptying of water from the reservoir into the container.

Abstract: A gangway to accommodate passage to and from a boarding structure includes first and second longitudinal frame members each having an elongate housing with a wall structure surrounding an interior thereof and a pair of longitudinal elongate rails extending through a length of the housing in parallel relation to each other and terminating at opposite distal ends; the pair of rails including a fixed rail and a moving rail. A series of step members, each including top bottom step surfaces, are rotatably supported between the first and second longitudinal frame members in pivotal interconnection with the pair of rails of each frame member.

Abstract: A safety device for use in a fluid transfer system for a swimming pool or similiar application, having a pump which draws water from a reservoir through one or more intake lines each extending from an open end at the reservoir to the pump intake. The device analyzes negative pressure levels in the system and, upon detecting a negative pressure level being outside of a selected operational range, the device deactivates the pump and triggers a vacuum breaker device to eliminate negative pressure in the system, by introducing air from atmosphere into the intake lines thereby removing suction at the open ends of the intake lines. The safety device may further activate warning devices including audible and visible alarms to indicate that the system has been deactivated.

Abstract: A wildlife barrier is provided for preventing certain species of wildlife, such as alligators and turtles, from crossing a boundary between two areas, thereby preventing potentially harmful encounters with humans and other animal species. The wildlife barrier includes one or more sections extending along the boundary, each section including a pair of stakes structured and disposed to be driven into the ground so that an upper portion of the stakes extends vertically above the ground surface. Panels are vertically supported between the stakes on a wire cord pulled taut and secured to the stakes. Spacer elements fitted to the cord maintain the panels at equally spaced intervals, in parallel relation to one another, with the panels hanging from the cord so that a bottom edge of the panels is maintained close to the ground surface.

Abstract: The composition includes a pigment and a binder; the pigment being present in a pigment volume concentration of between 69% to 75% of the non-volatile portion of the composition to create a physical action upon drying of a layer of the composition applied to fingernails and toe nails, wherein a lack of cohesive strength between the pigment and binder results in shrinking of the applied layer to form cracks, thereby visibly exposing a previously applied underlying nail polish through the formed cracks.

Abstract: A collapsible room addition is provided for use on the front of a camper under the nose area. The rigid panel members of the room are foldably attached and stowed underneath the camper nose. When the panel members are unfolded, front, interior, rear and side walls of the room are provided along with floor members which form a weathertight and secure room. An alternative embodiment is provided wherein the walls are formed of a curtain or other flexible material hung down to approximately ground level along the periphery of the lower, outer edge of the nose area.

Abstract: A device for applying lotion to the skin, and particularly to the back and the legs of a user, includes an elongate handle and head portion with an enlarged base having an annular rim surrounding a mouth and a neck extending from the base and terminating at an open end; the elongate handle being attachable to the open end of the neck and including a removable cap to facilitate filling of lotion within an interior reservoir thereof. A lotion dispensing assembly on the head portion includes a pair of overlying plate members covering the open mouth, the plate members being movable relative to one another to position corresponding apertures formed through each plate member in either an offset relation or an aligned relation, thereby defining closed and open positions to selectively control flow of lotion through the plate members and to an exterior application surface.

Abstract: A fertilizer composition is provided in the form of a water soluble tablet structured to disintegrate and release into a stream of water at a predetermined rate, the composition including: N--P--K components of a desired ratio including 10.0 to 40.0% by weight of a nitrogen containing component, 0.0 to 40.0% by weight of a potassium containing component and 0.0 to 40.0% by weight of a phosphorus containing component; a binder in an amount of between 10.0% to 40.0% by weight; a phosphorothioate containing insecticide in an amount of between 0.05% to 2.0% by weight; and inert components, wherein the amount of components in the composition totals 100%.

Abstract: A floor washing apparatus for removing oil, grease and other residue contaminants from a floor surface includes a housing supported on wheels and a spray suction head removably attachable to the housing so that a suction intake mouth is maintained in close spaced relation above the floor surface as the apparatus as moved on the floor. A wash tank within the housing holds a predetermined charge of wash solution and includes a pump therein to discharge a forced flow of the cleaning solution through one or more nozzles in the spray suction head and onto the floor surface, and a vacuum suction motor for creating a negative pressure within the wash tank to draw the wash solution and contaminant residues removed from the floor surface through the suction intake mouth and an interconnecting flexible hose for return to the wash tank. During a recycling process, a valve assembly releases contaminated wash solution from the wash tank into a distillation chamber where the wash solution is heated to produce vapors.

Abstract: A trash receptacle assembly for installation on a support surface includes an outer housing formed and configured in the shape of a golf bag and including a base mounted to the support surface, a main body and an open top. A container includes a bottom wall, a top rim surrounding an open mouth, and a side wall structure extending between the bottom wall and the open mouth in surrounding relation to a trash chamber, the container being structured and disposed for removable receipt through the open top of the housing so that the top rim engages an upper end of the housing body to support the container within an interior of the housing. Drainage openings in the container and housing facilitate draining of liquid therefrom. The main body of the housing includes at least one area on an exterior surface for displaying an advertisement or message.

Abstract: A computer mouse for generating and delivering control signals to a computer includes a foot-operated device having a housing with a top foot engaging surface, a bottom surface and an interior with one or more rollers rotatably captivated therein and disposed in moving engagement with a fixed surface. Movement of the user's foot is transmitted to the rollers, causing rotation of the rollers in a direction corresponding with the direction of foot movement. Detectors within the housing sense movement of the rollers in the x and y directions and translate the roller motion into electrical signals by generating pulses. A micro controller receives and interprets the pulses to determine linear direction of movement of the rollers in the x and y direction and transmits the interpreted data to a computer. Mechanical clicking operation is provided, wherein the one or more rollers are axially moved in response to downward force of the user's foot on the mouse, causing a switch to be operated momentarily to an on state.